It Begins Again . . .

Several years ago, I decided that it was time to break away to a new city and career. The past several years have been tumultuous, but still exciting and enriching. In my career I have seen various companies go through tough times. In every instance, I have seen quite a bit of corporate downsizing, right-sizing, or whatever you want to call it. I think the most common term is layoff. Sometimes it is hard to recognize when the time is upon us. There are other times that it is painfully obvious. This time, though, I am observing behavior from the company that goes beyond the painfully obvious. It is a lot more disturbing prior to corporate layoffs than the actual event.

Another thing is obvious -- it is time to explore some new challenges. This time, though, it might be time to try something a little different. In the last several years, I discovered that you have to break away from the baggage you carry that can cloud your vision. Since the last time I searched for a job, I have the realization that I am more than the sum of my experiences, and I don't have to define my career by those limits. For those of us that have put decades into a specific profession, product, or position, it is difficult to find your way through the clutter.

Hindsight is always 20/20. Would I have left my comfort zone several years ago to do something completely different? Probably not. What I did learn is that you do need to leave some things behind in order to move forward. The search begins, once again.

See ya.